Consumer Complaints Rise 669% After Crypto Prices Decline

Just recently a consumer research group called Valuepenguin did an analysis on complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) between June 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018. According to the study, after the significant 50-60 percent downturn in cryptocurrency values, consumer complaints surged by 669 percent. Also Read: Israeli Supreme Court Forbids Bank From … Read more

Post-Cable Network Cheddar Launches TV Show ‘Crypto Craze’

On March 15 the post-cable network Cheddar announced it will be broadcasting a thirty-minute show about cryptocurrencies called ‘Crypto Craze.’ The show will explore investment strategies for digital assets like bitcoin, litecoin, and ethereum. Also read: South Korea Planning to Formally Allow ICOs Online Stock Brokerage Firm Sponsors a TV Show Called ‘Crypto Craze’ The online … Read more

Former Journalist Recounts Losing $7 Million Trading Crypto

Former journalist, Derek Rose, recently recounted his story of losing over $7 million USD in the cryptocurrency markets. Mr. Rose had invested his life savings into cryptocurrency, using leverage trading to grow his account by 3,500% in a matter of months, before his trading account was liquidated. Also Read: Peter Thiel Is Long on Bitcoin, a … Read more

Global Cryptocurrency Volume Down 75% from January High

As global cryptocurrency markets continue to slide from elusive January highs, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the next “boom” may be further away than many had anticipated. Bitcoin’s price is down nearly 50% from its local January 7 high of US$17,000, and other altcoins have seen average losses of about 60% in that same time frame. While … Read more

Markets Update: Crypto Assets Spike But Traders Are Skeptical

Most of the top crypto assets are seeing gains today as many cryptocurrencies suffered losses over the past week. BTC/USD markets reached a weighted average of $9,892 across global exchanges during the overnight trading sessions. This rise follows BTC/USD prices touching a low of $8,366 on March 9 and many other digital assets reaching lows … Read more

Study Finds $3B Worth of Faked Cryptocurrency Volumes and Wash Trades

On March 10 a cryptocurrency trader and researcher published a report on how he believes $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency trade volumes, primarily from a couple of exchanges, are concocted. The author of the study, Sylvain Ribes, alleges that the exchange Okcoin has been fabricating up to 93 percent of its trade volumes. Also read: Thailand … Read more

Belgium Warns of 19 Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms Showing Signs of Fraud

The Belgian financial authority has published a list of 19 cryptocurrency trading platforms that it had received complaints about. The regulator says these platforms show signs of fraud. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies 19 ‘Fraudulent’ Crypto Trading Platforms Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has recently warned about … Read more

Korean Government Officials De Facto Banned from Holding and Trading Crypto

The South Korean government has reportedly de facto banned all government officials from holding and trading cryptocurrencies. Even if their crypto activities are not related to their jobs, public officials can still be subject to disciplinary actions. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Public Officials De Facto Banned from Crypto South … Read more

Korea’s Mandatory Crypto Real-Name System Neglected – 19% Conversion Rate

South Korea’s real-name system for cryptocurrency trading has been enforced for over a month, but most accounts have not been converted to the new system. Banks are still not converting accounts for most crypto exchanges and the government will not force them or investors to use the new system. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin … Read more